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Roomers and Boarders Agreement

In situations where you share a house with the owner or a member of the owner's immediate family (including a fellow student whose parent owns your house), you are not covered by Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act.

To protect your rights and fulfill your responsibilities, you need to create a contract specific to your situation.

In cases of dispute, this contract serves as a legal record, so make sure that you cover everything - not only how much you pay for what, but also space allocation and lifestyle issues.

The Student Community Relations Office has prepared a sample Roomers and Boarders Agreement to get you started.